By Aditi Saraswat
July 21, 2026
Give your regular classic rawa halwa a healthier twist by adding jaggery in place of sugar. This halwa can be made in minutes; this comforting dessert is perfect for festive offerings or when you want to satisfy your sweet cravings without any guilt afterwards.
1 cup fine semolina (rawa/sooji) ¾ cup grated jaggery 2½ cups water ¼ cup ghee ½ tsp green cardamom powder 10 cashews 10 almonds, sliced 1 tbsp raisins A few saffron strands (optional))
In a pan, heat ghee and then roast the rawa over low flame until you get a nutty aroma and it turns a bit golden. Once done, keep this aside.
In the same pan, warm some water and add the grated jaggery and dissolve it. Strain the jaggery syrup if needed so that the impurities, if any, are removed.
Now, add the prepared jaggery syrup to the roasted rawa and keep stirring it constantly. Cook this until you see the mixture has thickened.
To this, blend in some cardamom powder, saffron, chopped cashews, almonds, and some raisins. Mix everything nicely so the nuts get evenly scattered.
Cook it for another 2–3 minutes until you see the glossy texture. Serve this warm as a delightful sweet.